Flatten PDF
Flatten a PDF's fillable form fields into permanent page content. Free, private, runs entirely in your browser.
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Your file never leaves your browserHow to Flatten a PDF
- Upload a PDF that has fillable form fields, with the fields already filled in as needed.
- Click Flatten PDF — the filled-in values are merged into the page content.
- Download the flattened PDF, where the form fields are no longer editable.
Example
A filled-out application form with text fields and checkboxes, once flattened, looks identical but the fields can no longer be edited or tabbed through — the entered values become permanent page content.
Common Use Cases
- Locking a filled-out form before sending it, so recipients can't accidentally change answers.
- Preparing a form for archival where the values shouldn't be editable.
FAQ
- What if my PDF has no form fields? There's nothing to flatten — the tool will tell you no fields were found.
- Is my file uploaded anywhere? No — flattening happens entirely in your browser.